Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)

Resources shared from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to support Early On.

  • icon Michigan Home Visiting Models

    • Michigan supports 8 different Home Visiting Models.  Please visit this link for more information about each model and to identify programs available in your area.  

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    • An Early On and the Child Welfare System Informational Webinar Series 2025

      • This recorded informational webinar series will introduce the child welfare system and support an understanding of Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations and procedural safeguards to ensure family's rights are protected. We will cover topics including Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA), referrals to Early On, and support for families in the child welfare system.  Sessions will identify best practices for engaging with families. With a better understanding of the impact of abuse and/or neglect, Early On providers can utilize a trauma-focused approach in engaging and involving families in their child's development.  

    • icon Child Welfare Basics and Definitions 2025

      • This is the first webinar in our series: Early On and the Child Welfare System.  This session will introduce the child welfare system and will strengthen understanding of Child Protective Services.  The series will cover topics including Child Abuse Preventation and Treatment Act (CAPTA), referrals to Early On, and support for families involved in the child welfare system.  

    • icon How to Support Families in the Child Welfare System

      • This is the second webinar in our series: Early On and the Child Welfare System.  This session will identify best practices for engaging with families who are navigating the child welfare system.  With a better understanding of the impact of abuse and/or neglect, Early On providers can utilize a trauma-focused approach for engaging and involving familes in their child's development.  

    • icon Parental Consent and Release of Information

      • This is one of three informational webinars in the series: Early On and the Child Welfare System. This session will discuss procedural safeguards to ensure family's rights are protected for families involved in the child welfare system.